1980 Fiat 126 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3967 mm |
